English–Japanese
“calm down” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiochitsuku
Example
深呼吸すると、落ち着きます。shin ko kyū su ru to o chi tsu ki ma su
I calm down when I take a deep breath.
How to say “calm down” in Japanese
“Calm down” in Japanese is 落ち着く (ochitsuku).
Describes a shift from emotional or mental unrest to a steady state in which a person can think and act calmly.
Example sentences with 落ち着く
緊張したとき、深呼吸をすると落ち着きます。kin chō shi ta to ki shin ko kyū o su ru to o chi tsu ki ma su
When I feel nervous, I calm down by taking deep breaths.
静かな音楽を聞くと、落ち着きます。shizu ka na on gaku o ki ku to o chi tsu ki ma su
I calm down when I listen to quiet music.
Tips for using 落ち着く
- In everyday conversation, 落ち着いて (ochitsuite) is a common way to tell someone to calm down, while 落ち着く (ochitsuku) describes the person's resulting state.